Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behaviour as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.
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In this module we'll tell you who we are, what this course is about, how you can use this course to learn more about animal behaviour and welfare, and how you can earn a certificate.
What's included
3 videos5 readings
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3 videos•Total 12 minutes
Welcome•2 minutes
Introduction to the MOOC Team•4 minutes
Rules of Engagement•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
How To Use This Course•10 minutes
Course Syllabus•10 minutes
Statement of Ethics•10 minutes
Course Team•10 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions•10 minutes
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 25 minutes
Why Does Animal Welfare Matter?•10 minutes
What Is Animal Welfare?•5 minutes
The Five Freedoms•3 minutes
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence•5 minutes
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
About this Module•10 minutes
Accompanying Material•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?•30 minutes
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 49 minutes
How Do We Assess Animal Welfare?•7 minutes
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare•9 minutes
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare•10 minutes
New Developments in Animal Welfare•8 minutes
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer•6 minutes
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
About This Module•10 minutes
Accompanying Materials•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage•30 minutes
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